Dietary Cook

tsvh; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Dependent health insurance coverage

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Prescription drug insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board seeks a full-time Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will follow menus, ensure sanitary preparation, and support therapeutic diets while coordinating with the dietary team.

Role requires standing, lifting, and adherence to sanitation standards; prior healthcare food service experience is preferred. This position is a full-time on-site role with potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Healthcare dietary guidelines familiarity
• Ability to follow written menus and recipes
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects
• Strong teamwork and communication with residents and staff

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize surfaces after preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and prepare therapeutic diets.
• Avoid food waste.
• Meet meal schedules.
• Care for food service equipment.
• Coordinate with dietary staff and other departments.
• Assist with Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Interact with residents and staff regarding dietary needs and preferences.
• Report issues to Dietary Manager and ensure sanitation standards are met.

Job description

DIETARY COOK - FULL TIME

Department: Dietary

Reports To: Dietary Manager

Shift: 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

PRIMARY DUTY:

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook is to prepare and provide food service to residents in a cost-effective, efficient manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize work surfaces after food preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Responsible for care of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to Dietary Manager
• Complies with state and federal sanitation standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform kitchen tasks safely.
• Previous experience preparing meals in healthcare environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of modifications for diabetic, low-sodium, soft diet, or allergen-free meals.
• Effectively interacting with residents, staff, and management regarding dietary needs and preferences.
• Precision in following dietary guidelines and meal plans.
• Willingness to adjust to changing menus, resident needs, or departmental priorities.
• Ability to prepare nutritious, appealing, and balanced meals efficiently.
• Must be able to positively interact with other staff, residents and families.
• Efficiently managing responsibilities while coordinating with staff and dietary team.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insuranceVision insurance
• Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.